Feasibility Studies for Renewable Electricity Production Projects in Overseas Territories and Corsica
ADEME supports local authorities, associations, companies and project developers, project owners and building owners (excluding individuals) with feasibility studies for renewable electricity production in Corsica and several overseas territories.
For renewable electricity projects in Corsica and the overseas territories, this aid funds the study that determines whether the project is technically, economically, legally and environmentally viable. It covers several technologies, from self-consumption solar PV to wind, small hydro and marine technologies.
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Who can apply
Local authorities, associations, companies (including project developers), project owners and building owners, excluding individuals. Coverage concerns Corsica, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia and French Polynesia.
Eligibility conditions
The study must assess the potential of a renewable electricity project from technical, economic, social, environmental and legal perspectives. The technology must fall within the listed categories: individual or collective self-consumption solar PV, onshore or offshore wind, tidal stream, small hydro, wave energy, ocean thermal energy, osmotic energy or pumped storage.
What the scheme covers
Feasibility studies carried out by a consultancy or a project owner assistance firm, notably to size the installation, analyse the site’s resources and constraints, study grid connection and assess the economic and environmental outlook.
Amount and funding terms
The amount depends on eligible study costs and the scale “Étude de Faisabilité EnR électrique – Conditions d’éligibilité et de financement – 2026”. No single rate is given on the page; check the official scale and the specifications for the technology, notably for self-consumption solar PV.
How to apply
Choose the ADEME specifications for the technology, gather site data and the study quote, then contact the relevant regional office. Apply via AGIR with the required technical and financial information before committing to the service.
Timeline
Shown as running from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Geographical coverage is limited to the territories listed by ADEME; prior contact with the regional office is recommended.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 30 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- 8 régions
Frequently asked questions
Which territories are covered?
Corsica and the overseas territories listed on ADEME’s 2026 page.
Which renewable electricity technologies are covered?
Self-consumption solar PV, wind, tidal stream, small hydro and several marine or pumped storage technologies.
Can individuals apply?
The page excludes individuals; it targets in particular local authorities, associations, companies and building owners other than individuals.
What funding rate is planned?
It depends on the 2026 scale and the technology; consult the official financing conditions before costing the aid.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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